FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hallan Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Hallan Small Business Loans
Hallan unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Hallan Business Loans
What is the Larger Hallan Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine your well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.